Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard will miss Sunday's playoff opener versus the Mavericks because of right knee inflammation.
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is “out” because of right knee inflammation for Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, coach Tyronn Lue said in his pregame news conference. Game 2 of this best-of-seven series is Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night. Lue said they are unsure when Leonard would be available to play, when asked if his best player could be out for multiple games. “I’m not sure,” Lue said. “Like I said, he’s progressing.
Lue was asked if the medical staff had given the organization any clarity on whether Leonard can do contact work this week. “We haven’t got that far yet,” he said. Leonard missed the last eight regular-season games with the knee issue. He last played March 31 in a game at Charlotte. He played in 68 games this season, the most Leonard has participated in since playing 74 games during the 2016-17 season for San Antonio. “It’s tough for him,” Lue said. “But he’s getting better. He’s progressing.
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